The Yankees needed a spark. A four-game losing streak had started to wear on the clubhouse, and the offense lacked the pop fans had grown used to. That changed Monday night, even if the result in the standings didn’t.

The 71st game of the Yankees’ season might have ended in a loss, but that’s not the headline fans will remember because star DH Giancarlo Stanton made his much-awaited first appearance of the season.

Giancarlo Stanton returns and reacts to Yankees fan ovation and lineup depth originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Giancarlo Stanton’s 2025 season finally started Monday night in the Bronx — and Yankees fans let him know they hadn’t forgotten.